Jammu and Kashmir Police Issue Cyber Advisory Warning Against Fake Online Discounts and Fraudulent Advertisements

JAMMU, May 25, 2026 :- The Jammu and Kashmir Police issued a fresh cyber safety advisory warning citizens against fake online discounts, flashy advertisements, and fraudulent shopping offers used by cyber criminals to target unsuspecting users.

According to the advisory, cyber fraudsters are increasingly circulating fake limited-time deals and attractive advertisements on social media platforms to create a false sense of urgency among shoppers. This tactic pushes people to click suspicious links and make online payments without proper verification.

Police stated that these scams are specifically aimed at stealing banking details, confidential personal information, and money through fake websites, cloned shopping portals, and malicious payment gateways.

The advisory urged the public to remain cautious while shopping online and advised users to verify every offer before making any payments. Citizens were also asked to avoid opening suspicious links shared through SMS, WhatsApp messages, advertisements, or social media posts.Authorities further appealed to the public to stay alert against deals that appear too good to be true and to use only trusted and verified platforms for online shopping and financial transactions.

Officials emphasized that fake discounts and unbelievable online offers are common tricks used by cyber criminals to cheat people, making it essential for users to remain vigilant.

Police also advised the public to immediately report any cyber fraud, suspicious transaction, or online scam by dialing the national cyber helpline 1930 or by visiting the official cybercrime reporting portal.